News: Recently, a third India- Central Asia dialogue has been held. Regional Security Dialogue” with his Central Asian Republic (CAR) counterparts was also held recently to discuss Afghanistan. What were the key highlights of the 3rd India- Central Asia dialogue? Improving connectivity: Discussions have been held on India’s $1 billion Line of Credit for projects in… Continue reading Courting the stans: India’s outreach to central Asia is vital to counter the China-Pakistan axis
Author: Ramandeep Kaur
Insurgencies are defeated by democratic politics, not force
News: The incident of Oting, Nagaland has revived the debate of AFSPA. There is a need to hold state authorities accountable and also review how the democratic Indian republic holds together its diverse population. Read here: Nagaland killings aren’t a mere ‘blunder’ What is the current status? Decades after AFSPA was legislated and invoked, many issues… Continue reading Insurgencies are defeated by democratic politics, not force
Data Protection Bill: National security, at the cost of citizens’ privacy
News: Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has tabled its report on the Data Protection Bill in both houses. Also Read: The draft personal data protection bill, 2018 Background Read here: Why need of data protection bill arise? What are the recommendations by JCP on Data Protection Bill? Read here: Data Protection Bill: Explained: JCP prescription for data Bill… Continue reading Data Protection Bill: National security, at the cost of citizens’ privacy
The realm of ideas must always be free and fair
News: US Congress recently approved a bill to ban imports from Xinjiang that might be the result of forced labor. Must read: U.S. imposes sanctions against China over abuse of Uighurs Why was the reason behind the USA move? The new world order after World War 2 was based on liberal ideas like freedom of… Continue reading The realm of ideas must always be free and fair
Functioning of the Election Commission – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Introduction Recently, a letter written by the Law Ministry to the Election Commission (EC) on November 15, has come under criticism regarding the independent functioning of the Election Commission. The letter states that the Principal Secretary to the PM ‘expects‘ the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two Election Commissioners to be present… Continue reading Functioning of the Election Commission – Explained, pointwise
Tourism in Kashmir: Fixing Kashmir-Phase 2
News: The UT of Kashmir saw a record 1.27 lakh tourists in November, which is much higher than the previous seven-year average. It’s a ray of hope in a land of perennial crisis where people aspire for a safer and prosperous life. How to improve the Kashmir economy and its tourism potential? Boost in business: policies… Continue reading Tourism in Kashmir: Fixing Kashmir-Phase 2
Data Protection Bill: Explained: JCP prescription for data Bill
News: Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) has tabled its report on the Data Protection Bill in both houses. What are the recommendations by JCP on Data Protection Bill? Sensitive data: JCP proposed all contracts enabling businesses to take sensitive personal data out of India’s borders will now need the approval of the central government in addition to… Continue reading Data Protection Bill: Explained: JCP prescription for data Bill
Summoning CEC, EC to PMO is outrageous
News: Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners were summoned by the PMO to attend a meeting with the Principal Secretary(PS) to the PM. This move has come under criticism, as the independent Election Commission of India(ECI) is a gift of the Constitution to the nation. Must Read: Independence of EC is reducing – Explained, pointwise Why the… Continue reading Summoning CEC, EC to PMO is outrageous
For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
News: Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has released draft guidelines for building disabled-friendly infrastructure in police stations, prisons etc. Why does the need arise? Effective policing is needed of the hour, and more so for the disabled who face challenges of accessibility. Even the Supreme Court had pointed out in Patan Jamal Vali vs The State… Continue reading For disabled citizens to have the police they deserve
Wrong forum: On climate change and the UNSC
News: India, voted against the draft resolution that linked climate change with global security challenges in the UN Security Council (UNSC). What is the resolution all about? Read more: Explained: Why India, Russia blocked move to take climate change to UNSC What are the arguments related to the resolution? Favour: Climate is creating security risks… Continue reading Wrong forum: On climate change and the UNSC
